- Races Run: 16
- 1 Mile 1
- 7k 1
- 5 Mile 1
- 10 Mile 1
- Olympic Triathlon 1
- Relay 1
- Half Marathon 3
- 5k 4
- Marathon 3
- New Events: 1
- PRs: 2
- Olympic Triathlon: 3:39:34
- Half Marathon: 1:44:21
- Destination Races (out of state): 4
- Casper WY (marathon)
- Pocatello ID (marathon)
- Kansas City MO (marathon)
- Tucson AZ (half marathon)
- Pairs of shoes: 5
- Runner's Roost Run Club runs: 48
- Total Mileage for 2012: 1425.4
I'm satisfied with last year's running. On the one hand, I was again a part of the Runner's Roost Race Team, which I cherish as much for the social aspect as for the competitive aspect. On the other hand, I only set 2 PRs. I know I can do better than that. Heck, in 2011 I set 5 PRs (at different distances) in a row!
So for 2013 I am determined to push myself harder and accomplish more. I don't necessarily mean volume, but quality. I am determined to do the following:
- PR at the Runnin of the Green Lucky 7k in March
- PR in the 10k
- Complete (and thus PR) a Sprint Triathlon (probably the Denver Tri)
- PR in the Mile
In addition, I hope to run the Garden of the Gods 10-mile again (I've had to skip it the last 2 years due to marathon scheduling), and give my current PR on that course--1:33:49--a run for its money. I'll run at least 2 marathons this year, and will train to PR. I will also commit to working on my two weakest areas: my diet (which is terrible) and the unfortunate habit I seem to have of psyching myself out (which I've struggled with for years).
I can do these things. With the continued support and encouragement of my teammates--both Runner's Edge of the Rockies and the Runner's Roost Race Team (yes, I was accepted again for 2013!!)--with hard work, with "firm application and de-ter-mi-na-tion," I will have success in 2013.
